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Researchers working with farming community to improve farmers' mental health

Despite the mental health of farmers being a big concern in the healthcare sector, it has been largely overlooked in research in the UK

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Researchers working with farming community to improve farmers' mental health

Researchers from Keele University are working with farmers and healthcare professionals to improve mental health and resilience among farming and agricultural communities. Poor mental health is one...

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